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Cheap flights from Chicago to South Africa from R11 918

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Cheap return flights

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to South Africa.
10:15 - 20:10ORD-JNB
26h 55m1 stop
8:20 - 8:15JNB-ORD
30h 55m1 stop
R15 491Ethiopian Air
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Sun, May 4 - Sun, May 11
10:15 - 13:05ORD-JNB
19h 50m1 stop
14:30 - 8:15JNB-ORD
24h 45m2 stops
R15 823Ethiopian Air
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Sun, May 18 - Sun, May 25
23:45 - 10:35ORD-JNB
27h 50m1 stop
17:50 - 9:40JNB-ORD
22h 50m1 stop
R16 228Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 16
11:25 - 10:35ORD-JNB
40h 10m1 stop
17:55 - 9:40JNB-ORD
22h 45m1 stop
R16 965Turkish Airlines
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Wed, May 7 - Wed, May 14
13:55 - 8:20ORD-JNB
35h 25m1 stop
9:50 - 8:45JNB-ORD
29h 55m1 stop
R17 038Etihad Airways
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Sat, Apr 19 - Mon, May 12
7:10 - 0:15ORD-JNB
34h 05m2 stops
17:00 - 12:48JNB-ORD
26h 48m2 stops
R17 517
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Sun, May 4 - Sun, May 11
7:10 - 10:55ORD-JNB
44h 45m2 stops
17:00 - 12:48JNB-ORD
26h 48m2 stops
R17 536
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Sun, May 4 - Sun, May 11
13:55 - 8:20ORD-JNB
35h 25m1 stop
9:50 - 8:45JNB-ORD
29h 55m1 stop
R17 775Etihad Airways
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Mon, Apr 28 - Mon, May 5
14:55 - 8:35ORD-JNB
34h 40m1 stop
10:25 - 9:44JNB-ORD
30h 19m2 stops
R21 128United Airlines
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Tue, Apr 29 - Tue, May 6
16:05 - 17:45ORD-JNB
18h 40m1 stop
10:25 - 9:44JNB-ORD
30h 19m2 stops
R22 085United Airlines
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Fri, Apr 25 - Tue, May 6

Ethiopian Air flights from Chicago to South Africa

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Chicago to South Africa flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
May 4
ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 55m
1 stop
JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 11
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 55m
1 stop
ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
R15 491
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Ethiopian Air
May 18
ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
19h 50m
1 stop
JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 25
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 45m
2 stops
ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
R15 823
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Ethiopian Air
Apr 30
ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
19h 50m
1 stop
JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 7
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 55m
2 stops
ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
R15 952
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Turkish Airlines flights from Chicago to South Africa

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Chicago to South Africa flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Sept 6
ORD23:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 50m
1 stop
JNB10:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sept 16
JNB17:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 50m
1 stop
ORD9:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
R16 228
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Turkish Airlines
May 7
ORD11:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
40h 10m
1 stop
JNB10:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 14
JNB17:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 45m
1 stop
ORD9:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
R16 965
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Turkish Airlines
May 4
ORD11:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
40h 10m
1 stop
JNB10:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 8
JNB17:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 50m
1 stop
ORD9:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
R18 254
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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to South Africa

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Chicago is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R16 817, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in February, then you should wait until January to fly from Chicago, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R18 033.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

According to our data, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to South Africa from Chicago. The lowest ticket price found for a Wednesday departure recently was R18 387. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Flights from Chicago to South Africa on a Monday will generally be more expensive and average around R29 022. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

Flying to South Africa from Chicago at midday is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R20 769 when looking at flights departing at midday. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the morning when prices are around R28 421.

How far in advance should I book a flight to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from Chicago when booking 11 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around R22 727 when searching 11 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from Chicago for as low as R20 833 on momondo.

Cheap Chicago to South Africa flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Chicago to South Africa

Best price found

R11 918

Fastest flight time

17h 55m

Direct flights

None

Airports in South Africa

3 airports
The best one-way flight to South Africa from Chicago in the past 72 hours is R11 918. The best return flight deal from Chicago to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 491.
The fastest flight from Chicago to South Africa takes 17h 55m
There are no direct flights from Chicago to South Africa. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Durban King Shaka Intl Airport, Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport.
There are 3 airports near South Africa: Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR), Cape Town Intl (CPT), Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to South Africa?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to South Africa.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.


Best airlines flying from Chicago to South Africa

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United AirlinesPriceFrom R17 904Free CancellationRating
7,4
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